As-Needed Burn Crew Member
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring an As-Needed Burn Crew Member in Asheville, North Carolina, for $22.42 per hour to support prescribed fire and forestry operations in the Southern Blue Ridge region.
- Role
- As-Needed Burn Crew Member
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $22.42 per hour
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The As-Needed Burn Crew Member supports prescribed fire preparation, implementation, and follow-up activities throughout the Southern Blue Ridge region, including fire line construction, holding, ignition, patrol, mop-up, and related forestry or land-management projects.
What you'll do
- Prepare and maintain fire lines
- Operate hand tools and equipment
- Ignition, holding, patrol, mop-up
- Monitor fire behavior
- Assist with forestry and land-management projects
- Represent TNC on partner projects
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current qualification as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Physical fitness standard
- Experience operating hand tools and equipment
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Ability to work in a team environment
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $22.42 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma, Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification, physical fitness, and experience operating equipment.
How do I apply?
Apply by visiting the Nature Conservancy's job application page or through their U.S. Military Skills Translator if you have military experience.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office and requires commuting to Asheville, North Carolina.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on The Nature Conservancy's official posting before applying.
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